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S Markov

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Decrease of aflatoxin B1 in yoghurt and acidified milks.

Fermentation of yoghurt and acidified milks containing aflatoxin B1 (AB1) were studied. AB1 added to milk before fermentation at concentrations of 600, 1000 and 1400 micrograms/kg was reduced in yoghurts (pH 4.0) by 97, 91 and 90%, respectively. Coagulation time was approximately the same as in the controls. Streptococci had longer chains than those in the controls. The main decrease of AB1 occurred during the milk fermentation. A decrease of AB1 (conc. 1000 micrograms/kg) in milks acidified with citric, lactic and acetic acids (pH 4.0) was 90, 84 and 73%, respectively.

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The use of PGE2 for induction of labor in parturients with a previous cesarean section scar.

Controversy still dominates the discussion of the correct method for delivering patients with a previous cesarean section (C/S) scar. Although many have abandoned the slogan of "once a cesarean, always a cesarean", repeat cesareans are still the rule in many institutions. We have abandoned this dogma, and are now advancing to new ideas and are promoting a new protocol. Nineteen post-one cesarean section patients were induced on various indications by means of PGE2 pessaries. Close surveillance revealed no complications and 16 were delivered vaginally. All neonates had good Apgar scores, and all scars were found to be intact upon examination. We recommend cautious use of prostaglandins for selected post-cesarean patients.

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